Business Development Manager, Publisher Sales

**Who We Are**

**Who You Are**

We are looking for a highly driven, networked, organized, and communicative individual with strong business development experience in the digital or mobile advertising industry, to occupy the Business Development Manager, Publisher Sales role. This person will be responsible and accountable for sourcing and onboarding new Publishers to Smaato's omni-channel ad exchange.

**_This position will be based in Spain as a remote model._**

**What You Will Do**
- Build a pipeline of new customers with a focus on Mobile App, Web, and CTV based on existing relationships in the market
- Lead external facing calls and meetings with new/prospective clients
- Work closely with product and marketing teams to compile client-facing decks and prep for pitches
- Convert prospects into signed clients
- Work closely with the account management team ensuring the onboarding process is smooth and meets our client’s expectations
- Develop strategies to engage new Publishers
- Align business opportunities to establish strong and long-term partnerships
- Build relationships with potential clients, and negotiate deals to generate revenue
- Understand the market and competition to develop business strategies that are effective in generating revenue
- Client management in maximizing the Publisher’s available inventory and their daily delivery needs
- Provide sales forecasts and reports to the executive team

**What You Will Bring**
- 4+ years of sales experience in AdTech required, ideally on the Publisher side
- An existing network of Publishers in the EMEA region
- Experience in executing/managing technical integrations (VAST, o.RTB, Prebid, SDK, etc.)
- Accomplished in managing complex sales cycles and negotiating contracts with potential clients
- Familiar and comfortable with cross-department collaboration including product, engineering, legal, finance, and account management teams
- Able to creatively think of out-of-the-box solutions in order to close deals
- Proficient with a CRM tool, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Full business proficiency in English is a must, additional European language is beneficial
- Bachelor's Degree

**What We Offer**
- Join one of the top privacy-first omnichannel ad platforms and gaming companies
- Be part of a multicultural team (55+ nationalities) that is bringing advertising to the next level
- Benefit from working with some of the most experienced professionals in our industry and constantly grow with us
- You will learn and evolve in an empowering environment characterized by entrepreneurial actions
- Responsibility, independence, and an opportunity to participate in projects that have a significant impact on Verve Group’s success
- 3 Wellness days per year to help you maintain your well-being (in Q1, Q2, and Q3 after min. 90 days of employment)
- Enhance your professional skills with a yearly training budget and improve your language skills through German and/or English classes.
- Work and Travel Program (monthly raffle after 2 years of employment)
- We are happy to build a great team together and we appreciate your help through our Employee Referral Bonus
- Align your interests with the company's success and take part in our Employee Shares Purchase Plan
- You will be entitled to 23 holidays per year in addition to any of the public/bank holidays
- Personalized Benefits Platform; with a budget of 50 EUR/month, you can choose the benefits that fit you best from the following options:

- Family
- Healthy living
- Travel and Mobility
- Shopping and E-commerce
- 40 EUR monthly Teleworking Budget (Gastos teletrabajo)
- Fully remote work

Verve Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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